5:00 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Trupthi’s Academy of Dance and Music along with Ms. Lalita Devarakonda and Dr. Murthy Devarakonda cordially invite you to the auspicious occasion of the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Anagha Devarakonda (Disciple of Trupthi Panickor). An Arangetram (meaning “ascending the stage”) is the debut solo performance of a Bharatanatyam dancer after years of training under the guidance of a guru.
Trupthi Panickor (the Guru)
Trupthi Panickor is a professionally trained Indian classical dancer with expertise in all major South Indian classical dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, and Kathakali, as well as Carnatic vocal music. She holds diplomas in both Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music and has undergone extensive training in the traditional theatrical art forms of Kerala. More information on Trupthi Panickor is available HERE.
Anagha Nagasai Devarakonda (the Sishya)
Anagha Nagasai Devarakonda, daughter of Dr. Murthy Devarakonda and Ms. Lalita Devarakonda, has spent her entire life in the Land of Enchantment. Her journey in dance began at the age of three, inspired by witnessing a family friend’s Arangetram. That moment sparked a lifelong passion. At the age of nine, Anagha joined Trupthi’s Academy of Dance and Music, where she has trained for the past eight years under the dedicated guidance of her guru, Ms. Trupthi Panickor. Through this transformative experience, she has come to deeply appreciate the elegance and intricacy of Bharatanatyam. Dance has become a bridge to her cultural roots, thousands of miles away, and a new language through which she expresses herself.
Trupthi’s Academy of Dance and Music is Albuquerque’s premier institution for Bharatanatyam, committed to nurturing young dancers and preparing them for the profound journey toward their Arangetram for almost two decades now. The mission of Trupthi’s Academy is to preserve and promote the classical Indian art by fostering disciplined practice, artistic expression, and cultural understanding among students of all ages. With a focus on excellence, authenticity, and cultural preservation, the academy plays a vital role in passing this centuries-old tradition to the next generation of artists and audiences in the Southwest.
Trupthi Panickor, the Creative Director and founder of the academy, proudly presents this Arangetram as a celebration of culture, dedication, and community. It is a heartfelt offering to the people of Albuquerque, bringing the timeless beauty of Bharatanatyam to the local stage.
Free community event. Please RSVP with number of attendees by July 15th to dlalita@gmail.com or Trupthisp@gmail.com
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